Armatage Science Fair - Registration Forms Due This Friday!

The Science Fair happens each spring at Armatage.

All students PreK through 5th grade are encouraged to create a project for the fair. If you have any questions feel free to contact the science specialist Anna Keyport (Anna.Keyport@mpls.k12.mn.us)

Science fair registration forms are due THIS Friday February 28nd. You can drop them off with Ms. Anna or in the office. If you are struggling to come up with a topic question or how to set up your experiment, feel free to contact the science specialist Anna Keyport (Anna.Keyport@mpls.k12.mn.us)

Science Fair 2020: Thursday, April 16, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM   

Jim Crow of the North: Documentary Screening & Discussion 

Hosted by the Hale Elementary School and Armatage Parents Welcoming Equity Committees

Wednesday, March 11, 7:00 PM, Justice Page Middle School (1 W. 49th Street)

Why does Minneapolis suffer some of the worst racial disparities in the nation?
One answer is the spread of racist, restrictive real estate covenants in the early 20th century. These policies dramatically impact our city and schools now because of the housing segregation and the vastly inequitable property values and distribution of wealth they caused. As we consider the MPS Comprehensive District Design, understanding this history and its lasting legacy is vitally important. 

Jim Crow of the North is based on the work of the University of MN’s research project, Mapping Prejudice. The panel will include Daniel Pierce Bergin, Jim Crow of the North Producer, and Kirsten Delegard, Mapping Prejudice Project Director.

Please Join the Hale Elementary School and Armatage Montessori School Welcoming Equity Committees on March 11 at 7:00 PM in the Justice Page Middle School auditorium for a screening and discussion. The event is free and open to all!

Adults Night Out for Armatage

Family Inclusion Celebration: We value diverse perspectives at Armatage

Join us Friday, March 20th 

What is Armatage’s Family Inclusion Celebration? This is an opportunity to honor the family traditions and rich culture throughout our school community. Each class will go on a gallery walk around the building to observe cultural artifacts from the Somali museum and our own Armatage families. There will be several stations in the Little Gym where students and families can reflect on their identities and learn more about others’ heritages. 

How can you help?

1) Volunteer by signing up here

2) Share an artifact or item of clothing related to your culture or heritage. These will be displayed in the Little Gym. Parent volunteers will watch over the artifacts/clothing and answer questions about them. Please fill out the Family Artifacts Form 

3) Send a family photo to ELL teacher David Luiken to be included in a slide show. Send digital photos by Friday, March 13th to David.Luiken@mpls.k12.mn.us.

4) Come celebrate at the Family Inclusion Celebration!  

What is the schedule?

7:45-10am: Families invited for food and activities. Come when you can.

All day: Students go on gallery walks throughout the school with their classes. Families are welcome to participate in the class gallery walks. Teachers will email families with their class’s scheduled time.
 

How can you learn more? If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Principal, Carey Seeley at . You can also contact our parent committee leaders: Geetanjali Mittal, Jessica Shryack, Muraya Yusuf, and Paula Luxenberg.

Armatage Summer School Registration is OPEN!
 

WHO attends?  District-eligible students will be invited to attend the Summer Learning Program (math, reading, writing, art, music, and gym).  

ALL students are invited to apply for GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math and Science) or GISE (Guys in Science and Engineering). 

COST:  Free!

WHEN:  June 15-July 23 Mon-Thurs (no school Fridays or on July 4)

WHERE:

• “Rising” grade 1-5 (next year’s grade) Summer Learning Program –      Whittier School 8:00-2:30
• Rising grade 1-5 GEMS and GISE – Hmong International 9:15-3:45
• Rising grade 6 GEMS, GISE, and Summer Learning Program - Sanford 9:15-3:45

BUS:  Transportation is provided to and from all programs (including Mpls. Kids, daycares, and home addresses within the attendance zone).

FOOD:  Breakfast and lunch are provided.

HOW TO REGISTER: 

Online:   https://summerschool.mpls.k12.mn.us/progams

Paper:  please call or email classroom teacher or Julie Railsback, School Social Worker.

In addition, two additional programs will be offered this summer to students of all backgrounds in rising grades 1-5:

• The Native American Experience – 6 wk. course at Sullivan/Anishanabe

• The Immigration Experience (SE Asian, E African, Latin American) – 6 wk. course at Nellie Stone Johnson

Thank you for supporting summer learning!

Julie Railsback, Armatage School Social Worker (612)-668-3185; julie.railsback@mpls.k12.mn.us

Comprehensive District Design (CDD)

• Main information page: https://mpls.k12.mn.us/cdd
• Key Components: https://mpls.k12.mn.us/studies
• Sign up for updates: https://mpls.k12.mn.us/get_involved

Armatage Family Directory

Every year, Armatage provides a Family Directory so families can connect with other families for things like playdates, birthday parties, or to find neighbors who also go to Armatage. Join Our Class offers a free Family Directory software program that is secure, password protected, available online or on an app and allows you to update and edit your information anytime!  

We hope this is helpful to you and can be used to help grow your community at Armatage!  Feedback, questions, omissions, errors in or about the Directory can be directed to Sonja at armatagecommunications@gmail.com 

DIRECTIONS FOR USING THE ARMATAGE FAMILY DIRECTORY 

English / Somali / Spanish

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